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Android Developer See £50,000 Fine As SMS App Claims To Offer 'Free' Games
A Russian Android developer who claimed that its SMS app granted access to games for free after installing the software, has been slapped with a a fine of £50,000 after it was found that the app charged users before directing them to the game portal.
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Sony Spurns Price Competition As It Guns For Samsung In Crowded Tablet Market
Sony Corporation stands firm on its position and refuses to get caught up in price competition on tablet PCs, it said on Sept. 4. Sony is preparing to launch a new tablet this month to pursue Android rival Samsung Electronics, amid a slew of cheap tablets from other makers.
How to Watch Nokia September 5 Windows Phone 8 Announcement Live
Nokia's first set of Windows Phone devices will be officially unveiled at an event set for September 5, 2012 in Helsinki and New York. Nokia has thought things through and chose to stream the event live for those who are not able to make it in person.
Microsoft Surface Tablets To Accompany Microsoft Surface Phones
With the launch of Microsoft Surface tablets, Surface Pro and Surface RT, the company has dived into the ever-expanding tablet arena. Latest rumors suggest that the Surface tablets are expected to be launched along with the Microsoft Surface phones.
No Proof Hackers Stole Apple Data from Laptop: FBI
The FBI said on Tuesday there was "no evidence" to support claims that hacking group Anonymous infiltrated an FBI agent's laptop and lifted a file with identification numbers for more than 12 million Apple Inc products.
Lenovo Shares Slump More Than 8 Percent After Japan's NEC Exits
Shares of PC maker Lenovo Group Ltd dropped as much as 8.1 percent on Wednesday after Japan's cash-strapped NEC Corp sold its entire stake in the company in a deal worth 18 billion yen ($229.62 million).
Acer Launches Iconia W5 And Iconia W7: Two New Windows 8-Based Tablets
Taiwanese gadget maker Acer revealed the Iconia W7, a Windows 8 powered tablet, and a hybrid tablet/PC, Iconia W5, as well as two ultrabooks at the IFA event in Berlin.
Something PIG Is Coming! Rovio Working On New Angry Birds Game
Mobile users never get enough Angry Birds, and Rovio knows it. The company is now teasing players with a new installment in the Angry Birds franchise.
BBC iPlayer App Brings 30-Day Downloads, Smartphone Usage Increase Plus-100 Percent
The BBC is updating its iPlayer app for iOS devices and plans an update for Android in the near future. Using the BBC app, TV shows can be downloaded for free and viewed offline, a move that falls in line with climbing smartphone usage.
Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Refreshed: Better Specs and $300 Price Cut
Last year, Razer introduced the Razer Blaze gaming laptop, a notebook that packs a 17-inch display with some serious gaming power on the inside. As the serious as the specs were in the Razer Blade, it was criticized for being too under-powered for its $2799.99 asking price. Razer has since listened to the critics and consumers, by announcing a more powerful version of the Blade which is also less expensive.
Nexus 7 3G Reportedly In Production, To Ship In Around Six Weeks
The Google-branded Nexus 7 tablet made by Asus is one of the hottest Android tablets currently available on the market. It has a low price and the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as well as the promise of timely updates in the future.
Sony Eschews Cheap Tablets as It Pursues Samsung
Sony Corp on Tuesday said it won't be drawn into price competition on tablet PCs amid a plethora of cheap models from other makers as it pursues Android rival Samsung Electronics with a new tablet out this month.
Android Users Are Not Cheap: More Apps Now Bought On Google Play Store
When Android began offering the ability to effectively test apps on Android by downloading the app before buying them, it coined a stereotype that Android users are 'cheap' and do not buy apps as frequently as iOS users. However, new data suggests that Android users are buying more apps and catching up to iOS users.
